Gambia: Water insecurity potentially affecting health outcomes in rural Gambia  –

Rural areas in low- and middle-income countries like The Gambia are frequently affected by periods of water insecurity due to erratic rainfall, seasonal workloads, and infrastructural challenges.

In response, households often turn to risky coping strategies, such as reducing hygiene practices or changing food consumption patterns, which may expose individuals particularly children and other vulnerable groups to health risks.

A study conducted by the Medical Research Council Unit…